Plum Catering Inc
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2014-03-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed ice build up on various pipes/compressors of the walk-in-coolers and provide and maintain adequate working sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing facility 3 compartment sinks. Also,the Hobart mixer unit has peeling/chipped paint on exteri...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Instructed to remove unused ice maker(employee lunch room) and organize mechanic garage,maintenance room (basement area),paper file room,all storage rooms due to potential pest harborage.All stored items must be properly stored to 6" off floor/wall f...
2014-03-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed approximately (3) three live roaches in the kitchen areas near the cook line.Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,remove food debris from floor tiles and clean,maintain kitchen floors dry throughout daily and pest control servic...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation(s) not corrected from inspection report#1335400 dated:05/08/2013. 32 MUST REPAIR GASKETS TO WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA 08/08/2013 34 MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT ARE...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All bulk food containers in the kitchen areas must be labeled to identify foods stored.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed several pots/pans on kitchen shelvings and single service articles in dry storage areas not inverted.Instructed to properly store said items and invert to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed ice build up on various pipes/compressors of the walk-in-coolers and provide and maintain adequate working sink stoppers for the kitchen dishwashing facility 3 compartment sinks. Also,the Hobart mixer unit has peeling/chipped paint on exteri...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Garbage disposal in the kitchen area is dirty.Instructed management that this unit must be cleaned and sanitized on a more frequent basis. Fan covers inside all large/small refrigeration units requires a detail cleaning to remove dusts accumulations...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors are dirty behind,under,around throughout in the employee lunch room areas and provide,maintain missing floor drains in the kitchen areas.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Instructed to remove unused ice maker(employee lunch room) and organize mechanic garage,maintenance room (basement area),paper file room,all storage rooms due to potential pest harborage.All stored items must be properly stored to 6" off floor/wall f...
2013-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HAND WASH FACILITIES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH STATION, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIME, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR GASKETS TO WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN SOME AREAS OF WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASE BOARDS AT BOTTOM OF WALL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND FAUCETS AT ALL SINKS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS
2013-02-20 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING AT STORAGE ROOM
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING AT WAREHOUSE NEEDS TO BE PAINTED TO A LIGHT COLORED SMOOTH SURFACE
2013-01-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling not maintained in warehouse.Instructed to repair plaster and reseal
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
: Cooler #1 inside has prep area. Instructed to install exposed handsink with hot and cold running water.
2012-10-26 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Gaskets not maintained at cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Instructed to lower door sweepsat warehouse doors to prevent light at bottom of door. Ice machines not maintained. Instructed to repair non-working ice machine and repl...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling not maintained in warehouse.Instructed to repair plaster and reseal. Wallbase not maintained in warehouse. Instructed to install coving along walls to seal gap.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb missing in walk-in freezer. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler #1 inside has prep area. Instructed to install exposed handsink with hot and cold running water.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
2011-03-16 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND 2 ICE MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE HALLWAY TO COLD PREPARATION ROOM IN 2ND FLR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED...
2010-10-29 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOPER FOR GRAVY. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LADLE.----MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD PREP TABLE SIDES AND LEGS (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HOLDING CARTS ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.----MUST CLEAN CEILING AROUND VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP (LARGE ROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA) IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
2010-10-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOPER FOR GRAVY. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LADLE.----MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD PREP TABLE SIDES AND LEGS (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HOLDING CARTS ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.----MUST CLEAN CEILING AROUND VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP (LARGE ROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA) IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
2010-10-13 Fail Complaint 6 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC CUP USED AS SCOOPER FOR GRAVY. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LADLE.----MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD PREP TA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD HOLDING CARTS ON PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.----MUST CLEAN CEILING AROUND VENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP (LARGE ROO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-02-09 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS, MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLR.(NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST CL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED WOODEN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH GAPS IN SPICE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL/COVER.---- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND HOLE ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, MUST REPAIR LOOSE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLR., MUST FIX LOOSE METAL SHEET TO COVER WALLS AND REPAIR ALL OPENING ON WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AN...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORE...
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